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Singapore’s Sembcorp strikes $6.5bn deal for Alinta, plans major renewable energy push in Australia
Singapore’s Sembcorp strikes $6.5bn deal for Alinta, plans major renewable energy push in Australia
India’s Russian oil inflows hold near 1.5mn bpd despite sanctions
India’s crude oil arrivals from Russia averaged about 1.5mn barrels per day in the first ten days of December, with projected flows indicating a possible rise to 1.6mn bpd
India launches pilot project to test hydrogen-powered mobility
India’s Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Pralhad Joshi, has launched a national pilot project to test the use of hydrogen in the mobility sector
Brazil’s Petrobras workers approve nationwide strike over labour dispute
Oil workers at Brazil's state-owned oil producer Petrobras approved a nationwide strike starting on December 15 after rejecting the company's second counteroffer for a labour agreement, according to the Brazilian oil workers union federation FUP.
TGS wins seismic survey contract in Brazil's Campos basin
TGS has been awarded a 4D seismic streamer contract in Brazil's Campos basin, deploying advanced imaging technology to help an unnamed energy company optimise offshore production.
Sri Lanka clears two 50-MW wind projects in Mannar
Sri Lanka has approved the development of two 50MW wind power plants in Mullikulum, Mannar, advancing the government’s plan to source 70% of the country’s electricity from renewables by 2030
Japanese retailer backs nuclear fusion
Tokyo-based Helical Fusion has secured a power purchase agreement with Aoki Super Company, a prominent regional supermarket group in central Japan, marking the country’s first commercial commitment to fusion-generated electricity.
Holtec secures major fuel-storage contract in Taiwan
Holtec International has been selected by Taiwan Power Company to develop indoor dry-storage installations for used nuclear fuel at the Chinshan and Kuosheng sites.
Mongolia’s coal exports hit 93% of government’s 2025 target in Jan-Nov
Mongolia’s coal exports hit 79mn tonnes in the first 11 months of the year, meeting 93% of the government’s 2025 target of 85mn tonnes, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said on December 11.
India brings new large-scale coal-fired facilities online
Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited has moved a step closer to completing one of India’s largest new coal-fired schemes, after declaring the commercial operation date for the second unit of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project
Over $8bn in energy in investments in the Philippines in the first 11 months of 2025
The Philippines has approved nearly $8bn in energy investments this year, underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s medium-term development strategy.
Tajikistan’s power shortages “have become a full-blown crisis”
Across Tajikistan there are households receiving power for only a few hours a day, according to a December 11 report from Azattyk.
Brazil moves to expand Amazon bioeconomy
Fuel shortages and plant failures leave two-thirds of Cuba in the dark
Cuba's electricity deficit reached a critical 67% during peak hours on December 9, leaving two-thirds of the island without power as fuel shortages and ageing infrastructure pushed the National Energy System to breaking point
Bashkortostan to retain buyback option on stake in Russian oil major Bashneft
The government of the Bashkortostan Republic could retain a buyback option on 6.3% stake in Rosneft-controlled regional oil major Bashneft
€100mn battery park completed, second facility underway in Estonia
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US bank Xtellus Partners gets ahead in bid for Lukoil assets
Cashless deal and asset swap proposed by US bank Xtellus Partners is reportedly favoured by sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil, according to Reuters
Serbia cannot nationalise NIS without Russia’s consent, Lavrov says
Serbia cannot nationalise its sanctioned oil company, Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), without Russia’s consent, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on December 11.
Zimbabwe to launch construction of a 600MW floating solar farm in June 2026 quarter
Zimbabwe to begin building a 600MW solar power plant next year on a lake that forms part of its border with Zambia.
Croatia’s Dalekovod wins €19.7mn contract to build North Macedonia-Albania power link
South Sudan deploys troops to secure Heglig oilfield under SSPDF-claimed three-way deal
South Sudan has deployed troops to the Heglig oilfield under what its military describes as a three-way arrangement with Sudan’s rival factions, aiming to shield critical infrastructure from the country’s escalating civil war.
Chinese investors keen to partner with Saudi petchem companies
Chinese investors involved in petrochemicals, plastics, and printing are looking for partnership opportunities with Saudi companies, with more than 150 expressing interest in increasing investment and localising specialised industries.
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